What is the cheapest way to get from Ostend to Heidelberg?

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ostend to Heidelberg?

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Heidelberg is to drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Ostend to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Oostende Gouwelozestraat and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Bruges and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussels-Nord, Frankfurt and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Ostend to Heidelberg?

The distance between Ostend and Heidelberg is 592 km. The road distance is 546.3 km.

How do I travel from Ostend to Heidelberg without a car?

The best way to get from Ostend to Heidelberg without a car is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Ostend to Heidelberg?

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Ostend to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Heidelberg bus from?

Ostend to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bruges station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Heidelberg train from?

Ostend to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Ostend to Heidelberg is to train which takes 6h 15m and costs €95 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 12h 20m.

Where does the Ostend to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Ostend to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Ostend to Heidelberg train arrive?

Ostend to Heidelberg train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Heidelberg is 546 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Ostend to Heidelberg.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Heidelberg?

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Ostend to Heidelberg - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ostend to Heidelberg by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
6h 15m
€95–237
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Brussels-North train stationbus 819 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus N36
12h 20m
€46–76
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mannheim Hbfnighttrain Nj
9h 24m
€55–150
Drive 546.3 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Heidelbergcar 546.3 km
5h 14m
€88–126
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Oostende to Köln Hbftrain 79
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
7h 7m
€102–236
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BRU - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 36m
€109–286
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Ostende to Anvers-Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane AMS - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 49m
€159–377

Ostend to Heidelberg by train

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Distance: 591.7 km
Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Ostende to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Brussels-Nord, Frankfurt, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oostende Gouwelozestraat to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Brugge Station perron C7, Bruges, and Brussels-North train station in around 12h 20m.

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